St. Elizabeth Hospital
Owned by Commonspirit Health
Fort Morgan, Colorado • Hospital ID 060044
How does this emergency room compare?
1h 35m
Typical Emergency Room (ER) wait time
Ranked #3 of 73 Colorado hospitals for speed
Faster than 95% of Colorado hospitals
Strength: Faster ER waits than Colorado average
Strength: Fewer patients return within 30 days
Strength: High patient satisfaction (88/100)
Faster emergency rooms nearby
Other Colorado hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
- Rio Grande Hospital 45 min
- Animas Surgical Hospital, LLC 1h 34m
What you need to know
Emergency Room (ER) wait time
1h 35m
✓ 39m faster than Colorado average
Colorado average: 2h 13m
Ranked #3 of 73
Colorado hospitals for ER speed
Faster than 95% of Colorado hospitals
To see how this compares across the country, view the
ER waits by state report or the
fastest ER hospitals report.
Patient safety record
22.2 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.0 complications per 1,000 procedures
88/100 patient satisfaction score
Fewer readmissions-14%
Average complications0%
Average experience+2%
Badges compare this hospital to others in Colorado.
Lower readmissions and complications are better; higher patient satisfaction is better.
How we rate hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in Colorado. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions face different challenges—rural vs urban, teaching vs community hospitals, etc.
Better than average
Top third of Colorado hospitals
Top third of Colorado hospitals
About average
Middle third of Colorado hospitals
Middle third of Colorado hospitals
Below average
Bottom third of Colorado hospitals
Bottom third of Colorado hospitals
Understanding the terms
ER wait time (OP-18b): The official national measure of emergency room wait times—time from arrival until you see a doctor or nurse. Also called ED (Emergency Department) wait time.
Readmissions: When patients need to return to the hospital within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after medical procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys conducted by CMS. Higher scores are better.
When to prioritize speed vs safety
Life-threatening: Go to the closest ER
- Severe chest pain or trouble breathing
- Heavy bleeding or major injuries
- Stroke symptoms or seizures
- Severe allergic reactions
Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital immediately.
Urgent but stable: Consider wait times
- Possible broken bones
- High fever or severe pain
- Deep cuts needing stitches
- Bad sprains or sports injuries
Compare nearby hospitals for faster care.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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